Grenada Driving Theory Test key terms

To let other traffic or pedestrians go first when their path has priority. At a give-way line you slow or stop as needed and move only when the way is clear.

The priority one road user has over another at a given moment. It is granted by signs, markings, road position or the traffic rules, and is never taken by force.

A solid white line painted across the lane at a stop sign or traffic light. You must bring the vehicle to a complete halt before this line, not on or past it.

Any place where two or more roads meet or cross, including T-junctions, crossroads and slip roads. Approach junctions ready to slow, look both ways and give way where required.

A circular junction where traffic already on the circle normally has priority. Enter only when there is a safe gap, keep left in the correct lane and signal to leave.

A marked section of road where people on foot have priority. Slow on approach, be ready to stop, and never overtake a vehicle that has stopped at a crossing.

A pedestrian crossing marked by broad alternating light and dark stripes on the road surface. Drivers must give way to anyone on the crossing or clearly waiting to use it.

Coloured lights controlling traffic order: red means stop, amber means prepare to stop unless it is unsafe to do so, and green means proceed if the way is clear.

A green arrow shown with a traffic light, permitting movement only in the direction the arrow points. Other movements remain controlled by the main light.

Lines, arrows, hatched areas and words painted on the road surface that guide or restrict drivers. Their meaning works together with the upright signs beside the road.

A dashed line along the centre or edge of the road. A centre broken line may be crossed to overtake when it is safe, but not if it is a hazard warning line.

A continuous line, usually along the centre of the road, that you must not cross except to pass a stationary vehicle, avoid an obstruction or enter a side road where permitted.

A sign, usually triangular with a red border, that alerts you to a hazard ahead such as a bend, steep hill, school or junction. Slow down and be prepared to react.

A sign that imposes a legal requirement or prohibition, such as a stop sign, speed limit or no-entry sign. Ignoring one is a traffic offence, not just bad practice.

A red octagonal sign reading STOP. You must halt completely at the line, check that the way is clear, and give way to traffic before moving off.

A circular sign showing the maximum legal speed in the units used locally. The limit is a ceiling for ideal conditions, not a target to reach in rain or darkness.

The flashing light that shows other road users your intention to turn, change lane or pull out. Signal early, check it is safe, and cancel it after the manoeuvre.

The routine of checking mirrors, giving a signal where needed, then carrying out the manoeuvre after a final check. It keeps you aware of traffic around you before you change position.

The area around a vehicle that mirrors do not show. Always turn your head to check it before changing lane, pulling out or reversing, because another road user may be hidden there.

The continuous habit of looking ahead, scanning mirrors and checking side roads for developing hazards. Good observation buys time to react and is the basis of defensive driving.

Driving so that you anticipate other people's mistakes and keep a margin of safety around you. It means planning ahead, leaving space and not assuming others will obey the rules.

The gap you keep behind the vehicle ahead. It should grow with speed and in wet weather, giving you time to stop if that vehicle brakes suddenly.

A simple way to judge a safe gap in good conditions: watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed point and count two seconds before you reach it. Double the gap in rain.

The total distance travelled from seeing a hazard to coming to rest. It is thinking distance plus braking distance and increases sharply on wet or loose surfaces.

Driving too close behind another vehicle. It removes your reaction time, blocks your view and intimidates the driver ahead, and it is a common cause of rear-end collisions.

Passing a slower vehicle travelling in the same direction. Do it only where it is legal and you can see far enough ahead, and never where a solid line or hazard warning line forbids it.

Keeping to the correct lane for your direction and intended turn, and not drifting between lanes. It keeps traffic predictable and reduces sideswipe and cutting-in collisions.

Loss of grip between tyres and road, often caused by braking, steering or accelerating too harshly on a wet or slippery surface. Ease off and steer smoothly to recover control.

Choosing a speed to suit the conditions rather than simply obeying the limit. Rain, darkness, bends, poor visibility and roadworks all call for a lower speed and more care.

Anything that could force you to change speed or direction, such as a parked car, cyclist, animal or pothole. Spotting hazards early gives you time to plan a safe response.

The restraint that holds you in your seat and greatly reduces injury in a crash. Drivers and passengers must wear one where fitted, and children need an appropriate restraint.

A properly fitted child seat or booster suitable for the child's age and size. It must be correctly installed and used, because adult belts do not protect small bodies properly.

The quick inspection before every journey: tyres, lights, mirrors, fuel, brakes, fluid levels and seat position. Faults found while parked are far cheaper than faults found at speed.

The depth of the grooves cut into the tyre surface, which clear water and maintain grip. Worn tread lengthens braking distance and raises the risk of aquaplaning in heavy rain.

The amount of air inside a tyre, checked when cold and set to the vehicle maker's figure. Wrong pressure harms grip, steering, fuel use and tyre life.

When a layer of water lifts the tyres off the road so they lose contact and grip. Ease off the accelerator and avoid sudden braking or steering until grip returns.

Penalty points added to a driving record for certain traffic offences. Accumulating too many within the set period can lead to suspension or loss of the licence.

The official permit showing you are qualified to drive a given class of vehicle. You must carry or produce it as required and drive only the categories it covers.

A person practising to drive under the rules for provisional drivers, including displaying the required plates and being supervised where the law requires it.

A policy that covers liability and damage in the event of a collision. Third-party cover is the legal minimum in most places, and driving uninsured is an offence.

Any breach of road traffic law, from speeding and running a red light to driving without insurance. Penalties can include fines, demerit points, disqualification or imprisonment.